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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.47, 9,046.09 and 2,082.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.47, 9,046.09 and 2,082.72 is: 3,123.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.47 : 9,046.09 = 2,082.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.47/9,046.09 = 2,082.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.47x = 9,046.09 × 2,082.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.47x = 18,840,472.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,840,472.56/6,031.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.69

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